A patient undergoing penicillin therapy shows improvement and ...

[future617RT]

A patient undergoing penicillin therapy shows improvement and states that he is feeling better. Which of the following interventions is the nurse most likely to perform in such a situation?
 
  A) Instruct patient to increase dietary intake.
  B) Inform the primary health provider immediately.
  C) Record assessments on patient's chart.
  D) Inquire about any previous drug allergies.

Question 2

A 26-year-old female patient with a skin infection has been prescribed 400 mg ampicillin to be taken orally. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the patient teaching plan?
 
  A) If a dosage is missed, increase the next dosage to meet the daily quota.
  B) Ampicillin will reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills.
  C) Take drug on an empty stomach, an hour before or 2 hours after meals.
  D) Avoid use of skin care products, like moisturizers, when on penicillin therapy.

[maya.nigrin17@yahoo.com]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Feedback:
When the patient declares that he is feeling better and is also showing improved health, it should be recorded on the patient's chart. If the condition of the patient has improved, the patient will show an increased appetite, but there is no need to instruct the patient to increase dietary intake. The primary health provider need not be informed about the condition immediately unless the patient shows signs of deterioration or complications. The nurse should inquire about previous drug allergies before the start of therapy.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
Ampicillin (also penicillin V) reduces the effectiveness of birth control pills. Increasing a dosage to compensate for a missed dosage should not be done. The patient should adhere to the prescribed regimen as strictly as possible. Ampicillin and penicillin V may be taken without regard to meals. The patient need not avoid use of skin care products when on penicillin therapy.

[future617RT]

Thanks

[maya.nigrin17@yahoo.com]

Welcome